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Posts with the Holiday tag
5 Parent-Child Interaction Toys and Games
There are several things to consider if you’re looking for a toy or gift for a child with autism. Oftentimes children with autism like to keep to themselves, and playtime is a great time to teach! It’s important to look for toys that encourage social interaction. Keep on reading to learn more about different parent-child interaction […]
4 Toys from Melissa & Doug
Last Thursday, I wrote about the Classroom Play Set from Melissa & Doug. Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play. The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination since 1989. Since they offer so many products, it would take far […]
4 Gift Ideas from VTech
After writing about the KidiBuzz handheld smart device yesterday, I was curious about what else VTech has available. And with the holiday season quickly approaching, I thought it’d be great to offer you some gift ideas for the little ones! VTech is “a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a […]
6 Toys for Motor Skill Development–Part 2: Holiday Gift Guide 2015
Last Wednesday, I wrote Part One of the series of blogs entitled Holiday Gift Guide 2015 featuring 8 auditory gift ideas. As promised, throughout the next few weeks, I will be providing different lists of gift ideas for loved ones with (or without!) special needs. This week’s list focuses on toys to help develop fine and gross motor skills. Since we […]
8 Toys for Auditory Development–2015 Holiday gift guide for children with special needs: Part 1
This morning I awoke to sparkling frost covering blades of grass and my van’s windows. Though I am not at all ready for the cold (nor will I ever be!), the feeling of Jack Frost nipping at my nose always makes me grin from ear to ear because I know the holiday season will soon be here! […]